Friday, May 15, 2009

Halvsies

I love experimenting and coming up with new ways to use traditional designs. Since I started on this hexagon paper piecing journey, I have been yearning for more design alternatives. Combining 2 fabrics into a single hexagon adds creative flexibility and visual interest to your projects. So my friends, let me introduce you to Halvsies.

I've combined 2 fabrics and placed each hexagon paper shape on the seamline in different locations. I'll refer to the one on the left as horizontal and on the right as vertical.

This is a kaleidoscope effect that you can achieve by playing with tones. Notice how the triangle center jumps out at you, very similar to a kaleidoscope. This is a combination of horizontal and vertical hexagons with a plain center.

The following arrangements aren't sewn together. They've been loosely arranged to give you an idea of the kinds of options you have. I could have gone on and on with this, but I stopped at just 4.

You can achieve a whirlygig that actually looks like it is spinning by using vertical hexagons.

If you placed a printed hexagon into the center, you would have a hexie within a hexie. This design uses vertical hexagons. The consistent placement of the prints and solids make this design work.

This is a combination of horizontal and vertical hexagons arranged in rows. By rearranging the prints and solids, you can achieve a different effect.

These are made up entirely of horizontal hexagons which have been placed in a row. Again, rearranging the prints and solids will give you a different effect.

Another idea is to place the seam at random locations on your hexagon. You can even add more than 2 fabrics. When combined into a quilt, they will become a Crazy Hexagon Quilt.

Halvsies are very versatile. But, don't forget that you can do this with any paper shape. Adding these to your repertoire will allow you so many more design options simply because there are more fabric combinations to play with.

My apology to all you hexie purists out there. This girl just wants to have fun!

interesting take on the hexagon. I have not made any hexagons in a very long time what you are doing with them is great and I bet your finished project is going to look beautiful.Karen on the roadhttp://karensquilting.com/blog/

What a talent you have, Lettie! I'm so impressed by your seemingly easy ability to think outside the box. I'm one of those people trapped inside the box, so thanks for giving me a lovely window to peek out.

Hello. I discovered your blog about a month ago and have been following it ever since. I am fascinated with your hexies.I have been looking around the internet for tutorials on making those. Do you leave the paper inside until you join them together? Do you sew your hexies by hand? Can you make a hexie tutorial? I love what you have done.thanks~a

I just came across your blog today and I am so happy that I did. I'm mainly a cross stitcher, but I also quilt, just haven't done much of it in a while. Your blog is giving me a lot of inspiration. I love those half hexagons and I love the pincushions and your tutorial for the pincushion. Your ideas makes me want to go full throttle into quilting again!

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Tutorials

My tutorials are comprised of patterns of simple shapes and forms that can easily be replicated. If you do not see a tutorial for an item that I have created, it is more than likely due to it's complexity and/or it's odd pattern shapes (or sometimes simply a lack of time during the item's construction). All of the tutorials that I have created over the years have been posted to my blog. Enjoy!

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Drawstring Shoe Bag

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Paper Flower Topiary

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Ribbon Lei

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Oh So Sweet! Cupcake Party Favor

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A Petite Posy

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Faux Boxwood Mini Wreath

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'Simply Geometric' Pincushion

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Sweet Springtime Gift Pocket

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Strawberrry Mice Pincushion

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'Blossoms at Sunset' Reversible Pincushion

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Rolled Felt Pincushion

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Snowflakes in my Holly

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Fleur de marguerite

Tutorial

Quick 'n Easy Flower Hair Pins

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Ruffled Christmas Tree

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Ruched Patchwork Pumpkin

Tutorial

Wine Bottle Gift Bag

Tutorial

Scrappy Patchwork Flower

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Joining Fabric Yo-Yo's in Quiltmaking

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Handy Dandy Pincushion

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Wire-Edged Fabric Flower

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Quick and Easy Fabric Bookmark

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Sweet Buttercups

Tutorial

Fancy Facial Tissue Pocket

TUTORIAL

Folded Fabric Hexagon Yo-Yo

Tutorial

Attaching a Fabric Yo-Yo By Sewing Machine

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Heart To Heart Valentine Tufted Pin

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'Sweetheart Suzy' Flower Pin

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Pretty Posie Pushpins

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Rufled Flower Money Bouquet

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Tea Tote

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Folded Hexagon Needlebook

Recycling--Tutorial

How To Make T-Shirt Yarn

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Magnetic Tic-Tac-Toe

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How To Make Yarn from Discarded Clothing

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Jeans Button Flower Center

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Jeans Coasters

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Folding Plastic Grocery Bags for Easy Storage

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Window Screen Poinsettia

Mini Tutorial

Portable Sewing Center

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Hexagon Tufted Flower Pincushion

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Take Me Along Tabbie Blanket

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Hexagon Flower Ornaments

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Attaching Pin Backs

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Alternative Magnetic Closure

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